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I've loved Disney ever since I can remember. I try to visit Disneyland as often as I can, but living in the Bay Area doesn't let me go as often as I'd like to. That's why I love MW! I can visit everyday thanks to the wonderful posts of fellow MWers

Hello MWers! I'm coming to Disneyland Nov. 5-9! Has anyone been around this time? Are the crowds fairly small? TIA for any info.!

It shouldn't be that busy, but it all depends on the weather, local events/conventions and block out dates of AP. You have enough time to enjoy the parks, just go with the mindset that it might be busy with crowds, but that you won't let that stop you from having a good time! 😃 - I_AM_CROWD_LADY 1421.6 #99 8-22-14 6:18PMLikeReply

Aww youll be there for my bday. How nice. Its not too crowded from what I remember - mattc 259.4 #1168 8-22-14 6:22PMLikeReply

There is a chance they will be filming the Christmas parade that weekend but nothing has been announced yet - UTDISNEYFAMILY 1527.0 #91 8-22-14 6:30PMLikeReply

Our first ride on Radiator Springs Racers! (After a long 180 min. wait, including ride breakdown).

I would definitely do single rider the most you will wait on average is about 30min. When we go as a family all of us ride single rider. It's a very fun ride but single rider is great especially if the lines are that long - gabes0969 426.3 #458 12-30-13 3:39PMLikeReply

I can honestly say I would never wait that long for any ride. I admire your patience and I'm glad you had agood time! - sawman911 665.7 #255 12-30-13 4:16PMLikeReply

Because of the crowds, we were told by cast members that our wait would be the shortest of the day, some people were waiting up to 5 hrs.! We would of done single rider but my 15 yr. old has anxiety issues and doesn't like to be separated from me in crowded situations. The wait went by seemingly quick and we enjoyed our ride! 😊 - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 12-30-13 4:39PMLikeReply

Got off Radiator Springs Racers (Rode it for the 1st time and totally loved it!!!) at 1:40 and waited 180 mins. with a ride breakdown time of approx. 35-40 mins. So worth the wait!

I'll be the first to say you have one dang good attitude about waiting that long..! Glad you enjoyed yourself 😊👍 - London-In-Wonderland 451.0 #433 12-30-13 3:00PMLike(1)Reply

Aww, thank you! And yes! We determined to ride it! I'm proud of my teens for not breaking down and whining or resorting to social media to deal with the long lines. It was a fantastic time! I'll post a pic soon! °o° - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 12-30-13 3:06PM

Hello my fellow MWers! We have 9 more days until our New Year's trip to DL! Our teens are super excited! We will be celebrating a birthday and for one teen, this will be her very 1st trip to DL! For those of you that have been on New Year More...

I would love to know as well since I'm planning to go that day too - Cinderellaaa 164.9 #2392 12-19-13 2:45PMLikeReply

Pack your patience as it will be crowded! Make sure to get first visit and birthday buttons for those celebrating. - missmimi90 1669.0 #84 12-19-13 2:46PMLikeReply

Hello MWers! I hope your Thanksgiving was Mousetastic! I'm looking for a character dining experience for my Niece's 16th birthday for our upcoming trip at the end of the month. Her favorite Princess is Ariel! Any advice or ideas would be More...

Well Ariel's Grotto does a princess character dining if I recall correctly and Ariel is present. I don't know if she appears at any of the other character dining spots. - missmimi90 1669.0 #84 11-29-13 3:05PMLikeReply

My boyfriend and I did the character dining at Ariel's Grotto. Ariel was there as well as some other princesses. I believe it was roughly $45.00 per person. It was a great experience; I loved it. ;) - AlmightyAce 26.9 #5685 11-29-13 3:08PMLikeReply

I believe for the Character Dining, it's only done by Reservation. =) They have many times to choose from, and I hear there's also a Breakfast done there, but I'm not sure that it's character dining. - AlmightyAce 26.9 #5685 11-29-13 6:49PMLikeReply

Thank you my friends for your expertise! I called and made ressies for us for breakfast at Ariel's Grotto. The Cast Member I talked w/ was able to mark that it was for a 16th birthday! So we are booked for Dec. 30 @ 9:10am! We are super excited and I cannot wait to see the look on my Niece's face when she gets to meet Ariel! °o° - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 12-1-13 3:03AMLikeReply

Just came back from an absolutely amazing trip to WDW! Now begins our New Year's Eve/Niece's B-Day celebration trip countdown to Disneyland! Coast to coast happiness this year! °o°

Any tips on things we absolutely should see or eat while we're there? We're going for the first time next month. - JediKitty 715.2 #229 11-24-13 2:19AMLikeReply

To WDW? Def. see the Electrical Parade! If you couldn't get a ressie at Be Our Guest in New Fantasyland, the restaurant offers a quick service option until 2pm, it's well worth waiting to see the inside of the castle. We waited 30 mins. Also, popcorn is an always must have snack! Have an amazing trip! °o° - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 11-24-13 12:42PM

See all you can, and yes the popcorn is good. I would suggest the Carmel popcorn at DCA - mrichardson4 14.7 #7731 11-24-13 12:49PMLikeReply

have a great time! Be ready! We did this two years ago and it reached capacity around 12 noon that day. Its a long day in the park. So worth it! Something we will remember for a lifetime! :) - mcramos925 398.5 #507 8-13-13 10:10AMLikeReply

Oh! That is on my bucket list!! I hope you have tons of fun! - PamPam82 30.1 #5420 8-13-13 10:17AMLikeReply

I'm planning a trip to Disneyland for New Year's Eve! We are wanting to stay at the Best Western Park Place Inn (love this place!). How soon should I book our trip? There will be 4 of us.

Asap you can reserve up to a year in some places but check there website and travel sites or call them and see what there rate is at,the week from xmas to ney years book fast and sometimes months ahead - pikarich 3498.2 #29 7-30-13 4:28PMLikeReply

It's an app. called Big Day Lite recommended by Andrea84! It's free and you're able to download your own photo! Just search countdown in the app. store and look for that one. 😃 - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 7-1-13 7:09PM

Hello my Disney friends! °o° Can you possibly tell me how I can get a 'trip countdown'? I've seen the apps. for sale for .99 cents but I was wondering if there were any free ones. Thank you so much and have a wonderful Disney day!

I use the big day lite app for my iPhone and it works well. Just search countdown app and you should see some other free apps in the store! - Andrea84 669.1 #8 7-1-13 1:37PMLike(1)Reply

Thank you! I downloaded the app. and found out I have 129 days to my 1st WDW vacation! It's a fun app.! You are able to download your own pic and everything! °o° - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 7-1-13 4:58PM

Thats Exciting We Are Also Going This September For The 1St Time. We Have Been Counting Since Last October And Now The Date Is near. - mante90 7.4 #11934 6-17-13 9:06PM

I have to hit the gym to build up my stamina for all the walking we are going to do! We are staying at the All Star Music for the first 4 nights and the Art of Animation for the last 4 nights. We are also eating at Chef Mickey's for breakfast! - PrincessLadybug 208.3 #1797 6-17-13 10:12PMLikeReply

I'll be visiting WDW in November and Disneyland for New Year's. I was wondering if it would be possible to get a MouseWait button with my MouseWait name on it so I can meet other MWers at the parks! I've seen the buttons in other posts an More...

We are going to have new ones soon, we are working with admin on designs, styles, price. He's been busy with other stuff but hope to have answers and announcement soon! The last person making them doesn't have time to do them anymore and is okay with me starting new ones going (I want to have them available before reunion!) - secretagentangel 1347.1 #107 3-9-13 10:47PMLike(3)Reply

I don't remember her name but a lady makes those through her face book. Sorry I am not any help....:( - PrincessDaisy 307.7 #789 3-9-13 10:37PMLikeReply

She isn't making them...you could make your own I suppose. Walmart sells those plastic buttons you can slip a paper/picture inside. Check out the MW emporium for some MW themed goodies as well. - Linzee 963.2 #168 3-9-13 10:40PMLikeReply

Hello fellow MWers! Nice to make your acquaintance! I have enjoyed reading MW for sometime now and decided to come out of the castle and post! Everyone here is so super sweet and nice and I look forward to meeting all of you! I reside in More...

Welcome to MouseWait! There are quite a few of us in the East Bay. - Bibba 359.5 #583 2-28-13 5:24PMLike(1)Reply

Welcome to the lounge👋(I'm in the East Bay also, Pleasanton to be exact) - Linzee 963.2 #168 2-28-13 10:47PMLike(1)Reply